Grief Counseling

Helping little hearts heal.

Helping Children Navigate Grief and Loss

Grief can be especially confusing and overwhelming for children. Grief counseling provides a safe, supportive space where kids can express their thoughts and feelings in developmentally appropriate ways. Through therapeutic play, creative expression, and honest conversations, children are gently guided to understand their loss, process complex emotions, and build healthy coping skills. Our goal is to help children feel seen, heard, and supported—so they don’t have to navigate grief alone.

You’re tired of feeling helpless watching your child struggle, tired of guessing what they need, and tired of holding it all together.

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Grief may not disappear, but with support, your child can learn to carry it—and grow through it.

In grief counseling, play isn’t just an activity—it’s a powerful language. Children often lack the words to fully express the deep and complex emotions that come with grief, but through play, they can begin to process their loss in a way that feels natural and safe. We use a variety of play-based techniques, including art, storytelling, puppetry, and role-play, to help children explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. A dollhouse might become a place where they reenact a goodbye; a drawing might reveal the sadness they can’t yet name. These creative outlets give children a sense of control, allowing them to symbolically rework and understand their experiences. Play also helps build trust and connection, so they know they’re not alone in their grief. By meeting children where they are developmentally, we use play not just as a distraction—but as a healing tool that helps them make sense of loss and slowly find their way forward.

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imagine if your child…

had a safe place to ask the hard questions

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Kids and teens often wonder things like “Is it my fault?” or “What happens now?” but may be too scared or ashamed to ask. In therapy, no question is too big, too weird, or too painful.

could express their grief in their own way

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Not all kids cry. Some get angry. Some act like nothing happened. Therapy meets them where they are—through play, art, conversation, or just sitting quietly with someone who gets it.

Didn’t feel alone in their pain

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Grief can feel like being the only one stuck in a storm. We help them find words for what they're feeling, and let them know they’re not the only one going through it—and they don’t have to go through it alone

I want you to know:

you’re not failing your child—you’re seeking support, and that matters more than you know.

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Common questions about children and grief

Even very young children feel grief, even if they don’t fully understand what death means. They pick up on the absence, the mood shifts, and the emotional energy around them. What they need is honest, age-appropriate explanations and reassurance that their feelings are valid.
Talking openly and honestly helps more than it hurts. Use simple, clear language (avoid euphemisms like “gone to sleep”), and answer questions as they come. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know”—what matters most is creating space for the conversation.